All Obituaries

Muriel Boislard, 89, of Saco and formerly of Biddeford, died Thursday, March 21, 2019 at her home.  She was born February 8, 1930 in Biddeford a daughter of Henry and Rose (Millette) Guillereault  and was educated locally.    On November 6, 1948 she married Joseph “Ray” Boislard in St. Joseph’s Church.   Muriel had been employed at John Roberts Clothing for 31 years, retiring in 1993.   She enjoyed cooking, at which she excelled, caring...

Frank R. Libby, 60, of Biddeford died Thursday, March 21, 2019 at his home. He was born December 7, 1958 in Newport, RI. A son of Donald and Eleanor (Hutchins) Libby.  He moved to Biddeford as a young boy. Frank was a 1977 graduate of Biddeford High School. He enlisted in the Army in 1977 and was medically retired by 1981.   On September 16, 1977 he married Judy Langevin in Biddeford.   He started his masonry career with Ralph Tanguay. Frank proudly worked for his son...

Evelyn M. Wakefield, 81, of Lyman died Wednesday, March 20, 2019 at Seal Rock Health Care in Saco.  She was born March 30, 1937 a daughter of Earl and Beatrice M. (Leach) Rowell and was educated in Biddeford Schools.   On May 13, 1955 she married John S. Wakefield in Alfred.   Mrs. Wakefield worked at a camp ground for several years and traveled to Florida during the winter months.            Evelyn was very devoted to...

David Townsend, Jr., 58, of Sanford, died Wednesday, March 20, 2019 at Southern Maine Health Care in Biddeford, following a long illness.  H was born October 13, 1960 in Biddeford  a son of David and Suzanne (Lamirande) Townsend Sr. and was educated in Sanford.   David had worked as a welder in the manufacturing industry.  As a young man he had been a wood carver.   He is predeceased by:           His father: David...

Irene Spofford, 56, of Hollis Center died Tuesday, March 19, 2019 at her home.  She was born July 22, 1962 in Biddeford, a daughter of Robert L. and Rita J. (Giroux) Lapoint, Sr. Irene was a graduate of Old Orchard Beach High School, attained her Associates Degree from Husson College and later her Bachelor’s Degree from Franklin Pierce College.   On October 14, 2016, she married Jordan Spofford in Lancaster, Massachusetts.   Irene had been employed at Kleinfelder...

Rita L. Lafortune, 97 of Biddeford died Monday, March 18, 2019 at St. Andre’s Healthcare Facility following a long illness.  She was born in Biddeford, December 20, 1921, the daughter of Ephrem and Lydia (LeBlanc) Tardiff.  Mrs. Lafortune was educated locally.   On May 25, 1946, she married Paul E. Lafortune at St. Joseph’s Church.   Mrs. Lafortune was a member of the Biddeford Senior Citizens.  She worked for 20 years with Bates Manufacturing Company...

Donald Roger Abbott, 79, of Saco died peacefully Sunday morning, March 17, 2019 at the Gosnell House. Everyone knew Donald as Roger.  Born March 12, 1940 in Biddeford Maine at Webber Hospital, he was the son of the late Roger Q. Abbott and Dorothy Pendleton Abbott. He grew up in Camp Ellis where he resided his entire life.  Roger graduated from Thornton Academy, class of 1958.  On April 28, 1961 Roger and Irene Angers, the love of his life, were married at Notre Dame Church in...

Linda S. Watters, age 69, died on Sunday, March 17, 2019 at Gosnell Memorial Hospice House.  She was born December 3, 1949 in Danvers, Massachusetts the daughter of Bartlett and Edith (Foss) Seavey. Linda had many joys in life, she loved animals especially horses like to play cribbage, was a top notch monopoly player, she was a proud Yankees and 49’ers fan, liked to listen to Metallica music and going on cruises, but above all she loved to spend time with her family. Linda was...

Warren R. Gamash, 79, of Saco , died at home on March 16,  2019, with his loving family by his side, after a long illness with cancer.  He was born May 23, 1939 in St. John Plantation, ME, the son of Leo and Edith (O'Leary) Gamash.  He was the second oldest in a family of eight children. The family moved to Old Orchard Beach during Worl War II.  There Warren attended and graduated from Old Orchard Beach High School.  He also attended the University of Maine at...

Leopold (Herve) Chretien, age 92, passed away peacefully on March 15, 2019.  He was a life long resident of Biddeford, Maine.   Born April 18, 1926 he was the son of the late Joseph and Florida (Cantara) Chretien. He was the last surviving member of his family, predeceased by his Eleven brothers and sisters: Raoul, Annette, Roland, Lorraine, Lucienne, Stella, Pauline, Marie, Donald, Blanche and Henry.  He is lovingly survived by numerous nephews and nieces, grand-nephews and...